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Joaquín Guzmán López, son of El Chapo, reportedly surrendered voluntarily to US authorities, while his father’s former partner Ismael Zambada’s lawyer claims he was forcibly abducted. The US Embassy disputes these claims.
Key Points
- Joaquín Guzmán López surrendered voluntarily to US authorities, according to the US Embassy in Mexico.
- Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada’s lawyer alleges he was forcibly kidnapped and flown to the US by Guzmán López and military personnel.
- The US Embassy denied involvement, stating no American resources or personnel were used in the operation.
- Mexico’s president criticized the US for its handling of the arrests and lack of cooperation.
- Both Guzmán López and Zambada face drug trafficking charges in the United States and have pleaded not guilty.
The US Embassy in Mexico clarified on Friday that Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of the notorious drug lord El Chapo, surrendered voluntarily to US authorities. This statement comes amid conflicting reports regarding the circumstances of the arrest of Guzmán López and his father’s former partner, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada.
Zambada’s legal team has claimed that Guzmán López, accompanied by six men in military uniforms, forcibly abducted Zambada near Culiacán, Sinaloa, and transported him to the United States. In contrast, Guzmán López’s lawyer has described his client’s surrender as the result of extended negotiations, rejecting any notion of abduction.
The controversy surrounding the arrests has led to criticism from Mexico’s president, who reproached the US for its handling of the situation and accused it of failing to cooperate. The US Embassy responded by stating that no American resources or personnel were involved in the operation. The embassy also noted that the flight plan for Zambada’s transport was not shared with US authorities, and the pilot was neither an American citizen nor employed by the US government.
In a statement, the embassy emphasized that the operation represents a significant achievement for both nations, achieved through careful and respectful collaboration. Guzmán López and Zambada, both facing drug trafficking charges in the United States, have pleaded not guilty. The differing accounts of their arrests highlight the complexities of international law enforcement and diplomatic relations.
